Dublin maxed out at a 9 on the Beaufort scale yesterday. Palo Alto maxed out on an 8. https://www.windfinder.com. So, mildly windier in Dublin. An 8 is "gale force" at 62-74 kph, a 9 is "strong gale" at 75-88 kph. In Brighton, which is the station I checked in the UK, the Beaufort was also an 8, the same as Palo Alto.

Therefore, I am no more of a pussy than Shinners, and only a slightly greater pussy than Giggles. But then again, your entire country comes to a standstill at the sight of snowfall, and the London Marathon last year made news for taking place in 24 degree temperatures, so I still win.